The Denver Broncos boast one of the NFL’s best offensive lines. Over the past few seasons, the franchise has made significant investments in free agency and rewarded several in-house players with contract extensions. Nevertheless, keeping the foundations of their trenches on both sides of the ball would be a smart move for them to consider in the 2026 NFL Draft.
One prospect with Colorado roots that I feel the Broncos will have significant interest in his Texas A&M standout Trey Zuhn III. A four-year
starter for the Aggies, Zuhn was a lynchpin in their offensive line that was one of the best pass and run blocking units in college football in 2025.
In his collegiate career, Zuhn saw extensive time at left tackle with 48 starts, as well as two starts this past season at center. His shorter arms might have him kick inside for his pro career, but he is a battle-tested player whose toughness and versatility will be valued by scouts and general managers. Let’s do a deep dive regarding his strengths and weaknesses, and why and when the Broncos should consider selection him in this year’s draft.
Player Profile: Trey Zuhn III — Offensive Lineman — Texas A&M
Height: 6’6-1/2” | Weight: 312 pounds | Arm Length: 32-1/2” | Hand Size: 10” | Age: 23 Years Old
40-Yard Dash: 5.9 seconds | 10-Yard Split: 1.7 seconds | 20-Yard Split: 2.83 seconds
Vertical: 32” | Broad Jump: 9’3” | Bench Press: N/A | No agility testing in pre-draft process
Statistics: 54 games played, 50 starts.
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Hart’s Scouting Report
Positives:
- Four-year starter at left tackle with over 3,200 career snaps played in the SEC
- Offers positional flexibility across multiples spots that will boost his value on draft boards
- Disciplined player with only nine penalties across four full seasons of play
- Quality pass protector who didn’t allow many sacks and pressures during his time at Texas A&M (2 sacks, 10 pressures this past season)
- Above average run blocker with ample experience with zone and gap principles
- Aggies’ running backs averaged over 5.6 yards per carry running behind him in ‘25
- High effort prospect that plays through the whistle—effort is not an issue
- Multi-year team captain praised by his coaches and teammates for his leadership, football IQ, and character
Negatives:
- Arm length doesn’t meet the threshold most teams covet at the position, likely inhibiting his NFL potential as a tackle
- Despite being a top-tier pass protector, doesn’t get as much depth as you would want in his kick slides
- Opted not to do any agility testing throughout the pre-draft process; tape shows limited lateral and on-the-move skills
- Can be overwhelmed with power and length
- Likely not a Year 1 contributor; he needs to get stronger to handle the physicality of NFL defenders
Hart’s Projection: Top 125 Selection — Late Day 2, Early Day 3 Value
Why the Denver Broncos should consider drafting Zuhn
Fortifying the trenches is a smart move for any franchise. The Broncos do have a great offensive line but have to think about the future at various positions along their front. That is why targeting a prospect with positional versatility makes sense.
Zuhn’s lack of length may cause him to kick inside to realize his potential in the NFL. Additionally, he needs time to get stronger. Despite those issues, I have no doubts the Broncos’ brass will be high on him. When it comes to experience, leadership, and character, he checks all the boxes and fits the profile of the players they have brought in under the Sean Payton and Zach Strief.
His versatility and experience should benefit him on draft day. Zuhn is a battle-tested player that performed well in four years in the SEC. He reminds me a bit of Zach Tom, who the Green Bay Packers drafted out of Wake Forest late in the fourth round in the 2022 NFL Draft. Tom has developed into a consistent player for them and has played multiple positions in his four-year career.
All things considered, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Texas A&M standout picked late on Day 2. If available on Day 3 in the fourth round where the Broncos have to selection, he would be smart pick for Denver and give them a developmental prospect at multiple positions along their offensive front.
